Given short shrift in the scoring, this was! I love the almost-painted effect that the relatively shallow DOF provides; the smooth colors at the edges make it look almost as if there is an infinite plane of "tigerness" beyond the boundaries of the image. aside from capturing a thoughtful-looking and direct gaze from this large cat, you've accomplished something I find rare, which is activating the space outside of the image frame. Very nicely done.
I should have known this mesmerizing animal photo was yours! You are the master! I too thought this one would be wayyyyyyyy up there on the front page!
Great look on the tigers face. I like the crop and the clarity of this shot. You have picked the exact right point for your centre of your DOF, from the nose back to the eyes are all sharp before the focus drops away. I'm guessing you used a long zoom as the shot is slightly flat but I guess that's usually necessary when taking pictures of something that could eat you. I don't think your border has helped this shot but overall it's a great photo.
Wow, wow, wow, great image and great impact as well............... luv this image, maybe would have liked it a little more centered, but it still has the wow factor for me.......................
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